For those disinterested with Cisco/Enterasys product interoperability issues, delete now. For those who care to know, I encountered an interesting issue the other day. While setting up a test for a network upgrade I am involved with, I chanced to find some problems running hsrp between cisco routers via a Matrix E7. My implementation will consist of 2 Cat 4006s w/ Layer3 modules at the distribution layer, and Enterasys Matrix E7s at the access layer.... while testing hsrp between Layer3 module port-channel subinterfaces (via the Matrix E7), the switch-blade of the E7, to my dismay, restarted. Further testing, and commentary with TAC revealed a "bug" that essentially causes hsrp hello packets (224.0.0.2) to reset the E7 switch-blades running version 4.07.9 firmware. The reset occurs within seconds of the switch-blade recieving the first hello, and will render the entire switch-blade unreachable/unusable for the duration of the reset process (30-45 seconds). The Switch-blade will then repeat the reset process in a vicious cycle, as long as hsrp is running. Upgrading to version 4.08.18 firmware (on the E7) solved the problem. Cheers, Lance _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=227&t=227 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
